Greninja Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

72

Attack

95

Defense

67

Sp. Atk

103

Sp. Def

71

Speed

122

Total

530

Evolution

1. Froakie
2. →
   Frogadier
3. →
   Greninja

Best counters to Greninja

• KoraidonHits for 2×
• Kommo-oHits for 2×
• ZarudeHits for 2×
• VirizionHits for 2×
• KeldeoHits for 2×
• Tapu BuluHits for 2×

Other Water/Dark Pokémon

• Mega Gyarados
• Carvanha
• Sharpedo
• Mega Sharpedo
• Crawdaunt
• Hisuian Samurott
• Battle Bond Greninja
• Mega Greninja

Frequently asked questions

What is Greninja weak to?

As a Water/Dark type, Greninja takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric and Fairy moves.

What is Greninja resistant to?

Greninja resists Ghost, Steel, Fire, Water, Ice and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.

What are the best counters to Greninja?

Strong type-based picks include Koraidon, Kommo-o and Zarude, which hit Greninja with super-effective attacks.